used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
in addition
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
at any time
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
fowlers
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From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
frognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
and nothing more
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
not any; not one
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
and nothing more
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
win a victory over
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
Saphir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
carry out
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
except if; if not
From this reading For a man is not a courtier unless he can do everything.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
at the time that
From this reading He was too tired to go any farther, when happily he discovered a little way off a bubbling fountain of the clearest water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
which person or people
From this reading In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After searching as usual for nearly a whole day Prince Saphir began to feel overcome with thirst.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Being an experienced traveller, he drew from his pocket a little cup (without which no one should ever take a journey), and was just about to dip it in the water, when a lovely little green frog, much prettier than frogs generally are, jumped into the cup.
